CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsThreat LandscapeEASYFree question
What does ransomware do to a victim's system?
- A.Encrypts the victim's files and demands payment for the decryption key
- B.Steals the victim's identity
- C.Monitors the victim's keystrokes
- D.Sends spam emails from the victim's account
Why A is correct
Ransomware is malware that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible, and then demands a ransom payment (often in cryptocurrency) in exchange for the decryption key. Modern ransomware may also threaten to publish stolen data (double extortion) to increase pressure on the victim.
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